Why London pubs still host the last round: a short history of the wake
From beer cellars used as mortuaries to a Peckham pub that opens its doors free to the grieving, the pub has long been where Britain says goodbye.
28 October 2026 · 3 minArticles on London Decanted tagged Pubs.
From beer cellars used as mortuaries to a Peckham pub that opens its doors free to the grieving, the pub has long been where Britain says goodbye.
28 October 2026 · 3 minThe Dulwich Estate wants to flatten the fire-damaged former pub on Dulwich Common and Lordship Lane, ending a licensed history of more than 300 years.
26 October 2026 · 2 minThe Irish backstreet pub on Whidbourne Street closed after its landlord died in 2023. Now painter Peter Doig is restoring it, keeping the name.
23 October 2026 · 2 minReported plans to lift the business rates threshold to £18,000 would help the smallest venues, but operators say bigger pubs will barely notice.
19 October 2026 · 2 minTen London pubs with outdoor space worth the trip, with advice on getting a table and where the heaters are.
14 October 2026 · 4 minCask ale, a few open fires and nothing fussy: eleven London pubs worth the trip, sorted by area.
13 October 2026 · 5 minFrom hidden Georgian squares to riverside rambles, discover London's most rewarding walking routes with insider tips on where to stop, what to see, and how to experience the capital like a true local.
15 March 2026 · 5 minFrom Canonbury Square to Upper Street, discover the public houses where literary legends penned masterpieces, plotted revolutions, and debated the great ideas of their age.
27 February 2026 · 4 min